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166 reports with mileage · 23 unknown
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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Structure. Review the 59 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
1 crash reports0 fire reports3 injury reports
What owners actually said
189 reports
55,600 miles · Jan 10, 2012
Visibility
THE BACK WINDOW HAS SEPARATED FROM THE CONVERTIBLE TOP AND HAS FALLEN OUT DUE TO FAULTY GLUE. I HAVE DONE A LOT OF RESEARCH SHOWING THAT HUNDREDS OF OWNERS ARE HAVING THIS SAME PROBLEM. CHRYSLER IS UNWILLING TO HELP ANY OF US. THEY NEED TO BE FORCED TO ISSUE A RECALL AND REPAIR THESE PROBLEMS BECAUSE OF THEIR FAULTY MANUFACTURIN…
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THE BACK WINDOW HAS SEPARATED FROM THE CONVERTIBLE TOP AND HAS FALLEN OUT DUE TO FAULTY GLUE. I HAVE DONE A LOT OF RESEARCH SHOWING THAT HUNDREDS OF OWNERS ARE HAVING THIS SAME PROBLEM. CHRYSLER IS UNWILLING TO HELP ANY OF US. THEY NEED TO BE FORCED TO ISSUE A RECALL AND REPAIR THESE PROBLEMS BECAUSE OF THEIR FAULTY MANUFACTURING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10443341
30,000 miles · Dec 5, 2011
StructureVisibility
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED THAT THE REAR WINDSHIELD DELAMINATED AND BECAME A PROJECTILE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND THE CONVERTIBLE TOP WAS BEING REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED THAT THE REAR WINDSHIELD DELAMINATED AND BECAME A PROJECTILE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND THE CONVERTIBLE TOP WAS BEING REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000......UPDATE 01/20/12 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED CHRYSLER AGREED TO PAY $1800 TOWARD THE REPLACEMENT COSTS OF THE TOP. THE CONSUMER HAS SINCE RECEIVED THE CHECK. UPDATED 01/25/12
NHTSA ODI #10438574
38,000 miles · Nov 4, 2011
StructureVisibility
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR WINDSHIELD WAS DELAMINATING DUE TO THE CONVERTIBLE TOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED HER THAT SHE WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE CONVERTIBLE TOP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHIC…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR WINDSHIELD WAS DELAMINATING DUE TO THE CONVERTIBLE TOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED HER THAT SHE WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE CONVERTIBLE TOP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 38,000. UPDATED 12/02/11*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A DELAMINATION OF THE REAR WINDOW GLASS FROM THE CANVAS OF THE CONVERTIBLE TOP.
NHTSA ODI #10434209
Mileage unknown · Sep 27, 2011
Visibility
MY CONVERTABLE TOP IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION EXCEPT FOR THE FACT THAT THE REAR WINDOW IS FALLING OUT AND I AM BEING TOLD THAT I HAVE TO REPLACE MY WHOLE TOP IN ORDER TO REPLACE THE WINDOW BECAUSE OF THE POOR DESIGN. THIS IS NOW A SAFETY ISSUE AS THE REAR WINDOW IS ABOUT TO FALL OFF AND NO WAY TO REPAIR IT WITHOUT TOTAL REPLACEME…
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MY CONVERTABLE TOP IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION EXCEPT FOR THE FACT THAT THE REAR WINDOW IS FALLING OUT AND I AM BEING TOLD THAT I HAVE TO REPLACE MY WHOLE TOP IN ORDER TO REPLACE THE WINDOW BECAUSE OF THE POOR DESIGN. THIS IS NOW A SAFETY ISSUE AS THE REAR WINDOW IS ABOUT TO FALL OFF AND NO WAY TO REPAIR IT WITHOUT TOTAL REPLACEMENT OF THE CONVERTABLE TOP WHICH IS VERY PRICEY AND BECAUSE OF THE POOR DESIGN WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED IN ANOTHER 5-6 YEARS. *TT
NHTSA ODI #10427650
55,000 miles · Sep 27, 2011
Visibility
THE REAR WINDOW OF THE CONVERTIBLE TOP FELL COMPLETELY OUT OF THE VEHICLE. *TT
NHTSA ODI #10427552
56,819 miles · Aug 24, 2011
Visibility
GLUE ON BACK GLASS HAS SEPARATED ON ONE THIRD OF GLASS. IF IT CONTINUES ,THE GLASS COULD FALL OUT. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN WHILE APPLYING BRAKES, I DON'T WANT TO THINK OF THE CONSEQUENCES.
NHTSA ODI #10422255
57,000 miles · Aug 4, 2011
Visibility
THE REAR WINDOW CAME UNGLUED FROM THE CONVERTIBLE TOP ON MY 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE. CAR STAYS IN THE GARAGE WHEN NOT DRIVING AND IS WELL MAINTAINS WITH NO ACCIDENTS. CHRYSLER SAID IT WAS NOT A DEFECT AND IS NOT COVERED IN THEIR EXTENDED WARRANTY WHICH I WAS TOLD WAS "BUMPER TO BUMPER" AT THE TIME OF SALE. THEY WILL NOT REPAIR T…
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THE REAR WINDOW CAME UNGLUED FROM THE CONVERTIBLE TOP ON MY 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE. CAR STAYS IN THE GARAGE WHEN NOT DRIVING AND IS WELL MAINTAINS WITH NO ACCIDENTS. CHRYSLER SAID IT WAS NOT A DEFECT AND IS NOT COVERED IN THEIR EXTENDED WARRANTY WHICH I WAS TOLD WAS "BUMPER TO BUMPER" AT THE TIME OF SALE. THEY WILL NOT REPAIR THE GLASS AND SAID I HAVE TO REPLACE THE TOP FOR OVER $3,000. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10417044
84,025 miles · Jul 20, 2011
Visibility
ADD ME TO THE LIST AS MANY OTHERS HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE CONVERTIBLE REAR GLASS FALLING OUT OF THE CAR BECAUSE OF POOR WORKMANSHIP. IT WAS GLUED IN WITH NO OTHER SUPPORT AND THE GLASS JUST CAME LOOSE SITTING IN THE CARPORT. THIS SEEMS TO BE A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL CAR. I HAVE BEEN IN TOUCH WITH C…
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ADD ME TO THE LIST AS MANY OTHERS HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE CONVERTIBLE REAR GLASS FALLING OUT OF THE CAR BECAUSE OF POOR WORKMANSHIP. IT WAS GLUED IN WITH NO OTHER SUPPORT AND THE GLASS JUST CAME LOOSE SITTING IN THE CARPORT. THIS SEEMS TO BE A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL CAR. I HAVE BEEN IN TOUCH WITH CHRYSLER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THEY REFUSE TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. IT PRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD AND I AM REGISTERING A FORMAL COMPLAINT TO AT LEAST HAVE THIS INVESTIGATED FOR ITS POTENTIAL DANGER. *KB
NHTSA ODI #10413857
53,245 miles · Jul 15, 2011
Visibility
I AS MANY OTHERS HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE CONVERTIBLE REAR GLASS FALLING OUT OF THE CAR BECAUSE OF POOR WORKMANSHIP. IT WAS GLUED IN WITH NO OTHER SUPPORT AND THE GLASS JUST CAME LOOSE SITTING IN THE CARPORT.THIS SEEMS TO BE A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL CAR. I HAVE BEEN IN TOUCH WITH CHRYSLER SERVICE DE…
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I AS MANY OTHERS HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE CONVERTIBLE REAR GLASS FALLING OUT OF THE CAR BECAUSE OF POOR WORKMANSHIP. IT WAS GLUED IN WITH NO OTHER SUPPORT AND THE GLASS JUST CAME LOOSE SITTING IN THE CARPORT.THIS SEEMS TO BE A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL CAR. I HAVE BEEN IN TOUCH WITH CHRYSLER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THEY REFUSE TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. IT PRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD AND I AM REGISTERING A FORMAL COMPLAINT TO ATLEAST HAVE THIS INVESTIGATED FOR ITS POTENTIAL DANGER. *TT
NHTSA ODI #10412397
47,000 miles · Jul 7, 2011
Unknown Or Other
AS I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY PARKING SPACE AFTER WORK, THE REAR WINDOW OF MY CONVERTIBLE FELL INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF THE CAR. SCARED THE HELL OUT OF ME. FORTUNATELY I WASN'T GOING VERY QUICKLY OR I MIGHT HAVE LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR. GOT THE CAR HOME AND LOOKED THE ISSUE UP ON THE INTERNET AND WAS SURPRISED TO FIND T…
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AS I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY PARKING SPACE AFTER WORK, THE REAR WINDOW OF MY CONVERTIBLE FELL INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF THE CAR. SCARED THE HELL OUT OF ME. FORTUNATELY I WASN'T GOING VERY QUICKLY OR I MIGHT HAVE LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR. GOT THE CAR HOME AND LOOKED THE ISSUE UP ON THE INTERNET AND WAS SURPRISED TO FIND THAT APPARENTLY THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR, CHRYSLER KNOWS ABOUT IT, BUT WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THEIR ANSWER IS TO INSTALL A NEW ROOF AT $3,800. I CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE A PIECE OF GLASS COMING LOOSE LIKE THAT IN A MOVING VEHICLE CAN CAUSE A REAL PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI #10411393
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